The 12 Jyotirlingas are sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities in Hinduism. These shrines are spread across India and are considered highly auspicious for pilgrims. Here’s a list of the 12 Jyotirlingas:
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Somnath: Located in Gujarat, it is believed to be the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas and is mentioned in ancient texts like the Rigveda.
Mallikarjuna (Srisailam): Situated in Andhra Pradesh, it is located on the banks of the Krishna River.
Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain): Positioned in Madhya Pradesh, this Jyotirlinga is housed in the Mahakaleshwar Temple and is associated with the Mahakal form of Lord Shiva.
Omkareshwar: Also in Madhya Pradesh, this Jyotirlinga is situated on an island called Mandhata or Shivapuri in the Narmada River.
Kedarnath: Located in the state of Uttarakhand, it is situated in the Himalayas and is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
Bhimashankar: Positioned in Maharashtra, it is situated in the Sahyadri range and is associated with the legend of Lord Shiva defeating the demon Bhima.
Kashi Vishwanath (Varanasi): This Jyotirlinga is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, and is one of the oldest and most sacred cities in Hinduism.
Trimbakeshwar: Situated in Maharashtra, near Nashik, it is located at the source of the Godavari River.
Vaidyanath (Deoghar): Also known as Vaijnath, it is in Jharkhand and is believed to have been visited by Sati.
Nageshwar (Dwarka): Located in Gujarat, near Dwarka, this Jyotirlinga is associated with a story of a demon named Daruka.
Rameshwar (Rameswaram): Situated in Tamil Nadu, it is located on Pamban Island and is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas as per various Hindu texts.
Grishneshwar: Located near the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, this Jyotirlinga is associated with a legend of a devout woman named Kusuma.
Mysore To jyothirlinga darshan
Jyotirlinga | Place Location and State |
1. Somnath | Prabhasapattan, near Veraval, Sourashtra, Gujarat |
2. Mallikarjun | Shrishailya, Andhra Pradesh |
3. Mahankal | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh |
4. Omkar / Amaleshwar | Omkar, Mandhata, Madhya Pradesh |
5. Kedarnath | Himalayas |
6. Bhimashankar | Dakini region, Taluka Khed, District Pune, Maharashtra |
7. Vishveshwar | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
8. Tryambakeshwar | Near Nashik, Maharashtra |
9. Vaidyanath (Vaijanath) (Note 1) | Parli, District Beed, Maharashtra |
10. Nagesh (Nagnath) (Note 2) | Darukavan, Oundh, District Hingoli, Maharashtra |
11. Rameshwaram | Setubandh, near Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu |
12. Ghrushneshwar (Ghrushnesh) | Verul, District Aurangabad, Maharashtra |
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